However, for exasperated Lovelands Lane resident John Maynard, the weekend’s fly-tipping shows that the efforts taken by the authorities have so far "come to nought".

“It’s clear for everyone to see that signs have no deterrent effect on fly-tippers,” he said.

“The only deterrent will be if one of them is caught and fined and imprisoned.”

He added: “It can only be hoped that the new cameras have been cunningly concealed, perhaps in one of the numerous beer cans or cigarette packets that litter the area, and the perpetrators are caught on camera.”

The council's warning to would-be fly-tippers

The council has warned residents that they remain responsible for rubbish after it has been removed from their properties, and must make sure anyone employed to remove waste has a carrier’s licence.